by alex
Handling food safely is paramount to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure customer satisfaction. This quiz will challenge your understanding of best practices in food hygiene, storage, and preparation. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this quiz will help reinforce your knowledge and keep you sharp. Good luck, and remember, safe food handling starts with you!
Food Handlers Quiz Questions Overview
1. What temperature should a refrigerator be kept at to ensure food safety?
0°F (-18°C)
32°F (0°C)
40°F (4°C)
50°F (10°C)
2. Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for preventing cross-contamination?
Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables
Washing hands after handling raw meat
Using the same knife for raw meat and cooked food without washing
Storing raw meat below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator
3. What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry to ensure it is safe to eat?
145°F (63°C)
155°F (68°C)
165°F (74°C)
175°F (79°C)
4. Which of the following is a key principle of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)?
Ignoring potential hazards
Identifying critical control points
Assuming all food is safe
Using only organic ingredients
5. How often should food handlers wash their hands?
Once a day
Before starting work and after breaks
After handling raw food, using the restroom, or touching face or hair
Only when they feel their hands are dirty
6. Which of the following is a symptom that should prevent a food handler from working with food?
Mild headache
Slight fatigue
Sore throat with fever
Minor cut on the finger
7. What is the recommended way to thaw frozen food safely?
At room temperature
In the refrigerator
Under hot running water
On the kitchen counter
8. Which type of food is most likely to cause a foodborne illness if not handled properly?
Bread
Canned vegetables
Raw sprouts
Dried fruit
9. What is the main purpose of sanitizing food contact surfaces?
To make surfaces look clean
To remove visible dirt
To reduce pathogens to safe levels
To polish the surfaces
10. Which of the following practices helps to ensure that food is stored safely?
Storing food in any container
Labeling and dating food items
Leaving food uncovered
Mixing raw and cooked foods
